When it comes to car accidents, there is always a potential for injuries. Even when there are no visible abrasions or cuts, or even broken bones victims can still suffer a range of soft tissue and musculoskeletal injuries that can prove to be aggravating and chronic down the road. A common example of these types of injury is a whiplash injury. Whiplash injuries are neck injuries caused when the head jerks suddenly forward and backward from the impact of a car accident. Whiplash can occur in any type of car accident but is especially common in rear end collisions.
Whiplash injuries can cause pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility, in addition to headaches and dizziness. While many cases of whiplash are minor and can be treated at home over the course of days or weeks, some cases are far more serious and require medical intervention and can take months or even years to recover from.
Because whiplash injuries can seem mild at first but become way worse and because they can cause more serious conditions and health concerns, it is always wise to seek a medical evaluation as soon as possible after an accident. Doing so can ensure that a doctor conducts the appropriate tests to rule out any serious injuries, and that they arrive at an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. In addition to discussing your symptoms at your appointment, you can also speak with your doctor about your about the future outlook for your injuries and expected recovery times.
Treating whiplash is essential to your health and well-being, and to avoiding complications in the future. Our primary goal is to help clients as they return to full health, or become as well as they are able to become with appropriate treatment.
It is important to remember if you are the victim of an auto accident that was not your fault, you will be able to pursue a recovery of any medical expenses associated with the injuries you suffered. This is in addition to other damages you may have incurred, such as lost income caused by missing work, pain and suffering and more.
In the unfortunate event that you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, call our office at 212-421-0300. Our attorneys have over a combined century of experience dealing with car accident cases in and around New York City and have achieved over $100 million in settlements and verdicts to prove our success record. We spend countless hours analyzing car accidents and we do everything from checking red light camera footage to speaking with expert witnesses to make sure justice is served. Call our office today to figure out your next steps in your car accident. We are here to help you!
